How To Fix WD103 - The "PeoplePicker" cannot be deleted. Fields were emptied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The "PeoplePicker" cannot be deleted. Fields were emptied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD103 - The "PeoplePicker" cannot be deleted. Fields were emptied. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD103 The "PeoplePicker" cannot be deleted. Fields were emptied.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, particularly when working with UI elements like the PeoplePicker control (a UI element used to select users or organizational units).
  
  The PeoplePicker control is bound to certain data fields or context nodes.
  When you try to delete or remove the PeoplePicker UI element from the layout or component, SAP prevents the deletion if the underlying data fields or bindings are still referenced or if the fields have been cleared but the control still exists.
  The message indicates that the fields related to the PeoplePicker have been emptied (cleared), but the control itself cannot be deleted because it is still referenced or bound in the component.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The PeoplePicker control is tightly coupled with the data context and metadata.
  If you clear the fields (e.g., context attributes or UI element properties) but do not properly remove or unbind the PeoplePicker control, the system throws this error.
  This is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies in the UI and data binding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bindings:
  
  Verify if the PeoplePicker control is still bound to any context attributes or UI elements.
  Remove or unbind these references properly before deleting the control.
  
  
  
  Delete the Control Properly:
  
  Instead of just clearing fields or attributes, delete the PeoplePicker control from the layout or component in the Web Dynpro component editor.
  Ensure that no other UI elements or code references the PeoplePicker control.
  
  
  
  Clean Up Context:
  
  Remove or clear any context nodes or attributes related to the PeoplePicker.
  Make sure that no event handlers or methods are still referencing the PeoplePicker.
  
  
  
  Rebuild and Activate:
  
  After making the changes, rebuild and activate the Web Dynpro component.
  Test to confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is specific to SAP Web Dynpro ABAP or Java environments where PeoplePicker controls are used.
  The PeoplePicker is often used for user selection scenarios, such as selecting employees, organizational units, or roles.
  Proper management of UI elements and their bindings is crucial to avoid such errors.
  If you are working in the Web Dynpro Explorer or Eclipse-based SAP development environment, use the graphical editor to manage UI elements and their bindings carefully.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to delete a PeoplePicker control while its fields are emptied but still bound.
  
  
  Solution
  Properly unbind and delete the PeoplePicker control and clean up related context fields.
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when managing UI elements and data bindings.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the SAP system version and the development environment you are using.